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Seattle and NW Washington S P O T L Celebrating Female war Veterans I G H T S Gullah Festival Joint Base Lewis-McChord is the scene for Salute the Runway, a joint production from Little Black Dress Wines & Fatigues to Fabulous, Saturday, July 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. Female veterans and active duty members are holding a fashion show. To support women in the armed forces, espe- cially as they re-enter civilian life. Fatigues to Fabulous is a national campaign designed to support women serving in our nation’s military, and the unique issues faced by women veterans. The group is working to help women make the transition from military to civilian life, navigate the healthcare system for their unique needs, raise awareness of the challenges women face upon return, and harness resources to support them. The campaign is in partnership with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization the ‘Society for Women’s Health Research,’ and has collaborated with nonprofit organizations such as ‘Grace After Fire,’ ‘Save-a-Suit Foundation’ and ‘David Lynch Foundation.’ www.fatiguestofabulous.com Southeast Seattle Senior Center offers affordable, hands- on computer classes just for seniors, July 15 through Oct. 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m., at their facility, 4655 S. Holly. The classes, which cost $3 for members and $5 for non- members, is taught by Leslie Stewart, who tailors classes for participants and makes computer skills easily accessible and lessons welcoming for older adults. The most recent report from the Pew Research Center shows that only 59 percent of U.S. seniors are internet users (compared to 86 percent of all adults.) The research also shows that those seniors who are using the internet connect with the digital world regularly. Call SESSC at 206-722-0317 to with questions or regis- ter. who donated Human Skulls to Bellevue Goodwill? Three human skulls that were donated to a local thrift store are prompting the King County Medical Examiner’s Office to turn to the public for assistance. There is no information regarding who donated the three skulls to the Bellevue Goodwill, or how they came to be in his/her possession. Two of the skulls are adult specimens that were clearly used in a medical clinic or instruction. The third skull is very old and appears to be the fragile remains of a Native American child. The Native American skull must be repatriated to its tribe of origin, by state law. However, additional details are need- ed, to properly identify the correct tribe or tribes. The Medical Examiner is requesting that the private citizen who donated the skulls provide information, without penalty, about the origin of the child’s skull. C O M M U PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED Senior-Friendly Computer Classes llaila O. Afrika, M.d., author, lecturer, and doctor of holistic health, is introduced by Reginald A. Hollins, Sr. at the 3rd Annual Gullah Festival Friday and Saturday, July 4 and 5 at the life Enrichment Bookstore. Africa is the ancestor of enslaved residents of the Sea Islands and has written several books about the Gullah people and their culture. The skulls were donated in June to the Bellevue Good- will, at 14515 NE 20th St, Bellevue. If you know anything about the case, call the County Medical Examiner’s office at 206-731-3232, ext. 1. Take Sounder Train to Mariners Game Sunday Baseball fans can save parking hassle and gas money by taking Sound Transit’s Sounder train to the Mariners 1:10 p.m. game against the Oakland Athletics this Sunday. The train from the south will leave Lakewood at 10:45 a.m. The train from the north will leave Everett at 11:15 a.m. Return trains will leave King Street Station 35 minutes after the game. Sounder trains will serve three remaining Mariners games through August. A complete schedule of game day train service is available at soundtransit.org/Schedules/Event- services. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail service to and from Safeco Field. Link runs every 10 minutes on Sunday and serves 13 stations in downtown N I T Y C A L Seattle, SODO, Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley, Tukwila and SeaTac. Link’s Stadium and International District stations are a short walk from Safeco Field. Many ST Express buses also drop off passengers near the stadium. Link and ST Express bus schedules are available at soundtransit.org/Schedules. Regular fares apply for all Sound Transit services. ORCA cards cost $5 for adults, plus whatever amount a rider chooses to load in the card’s E-Purse or the cost of a pass that is good for unlimited transit trips. ORCA works on trains, buses and ferries throughout the region. More infor- mation is available at orcacard.com. Bellevue Job Fair July 24 HireLive hosts a free job fair in Bellevue, Thursday, July 24, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 3225 158th Avenue SE. Parking is free. HireLive is working with Lyft to provide a free $25 credit ride for first time users to and/or from the event. Register at www.hirelive.com to receive the promo code. Bring 10-15 resumes, and dress “business professional.” E N D A R S EATTLE 2014 carnival rides and games. Saturday Activities kick-off with a pancake breakfast, kids’ parade and so much fun. Activities for all ages. Redmond City Hall Campus, 15670 NE 85th St. Redmond. If you have an event you want to share with the community, email it two weeks in advance to The Skanner at info@theskanner.com Thursday July 10 kEXP PRESENTS All IN: THE RAllY FOR kEXP’S NEw HOME. Get ready for the first show at kEXP’s new home – and your opportunity to rally together with your favorite artists to help build it. Free for all ages. Performances and surprise guests. 6 – 8 p.m. at Seattle Center. Friday – Saturday July 11 – 12 REdMONd dERBY dAYS 2014. derby days is Redmond’s annual summer festival. The event begins Friday at 5 p.m. with music, wine, beer, JAM FEST. Participants are invited to meander through the neighborhood while enjoying food and live music in different stores and restaurants. Seattle’s Chinatown – International district. All day Event. Saturday July 12 – 13 Saturday July 19 MCdONAldS PRESENTS dRAGON FEST 2014. lions, dragons and break dancers prepare to descend on the Chinatown – International district .dragon Fest kicks-off a week- long series of activities. Hundreds of cultural performers. Something for every one of all ages. All day event. Chinatown- International district. NASCAR RACING AT EVERGREEN SPEEdwAY. Join your family and friends for NASCAR Racing. Motor sports action, demolition derby, fireworks and much more. kids under 5 and active military are free. General admission $10. 14405 179th Ave. SE. Monroe. Sunday July 13 BAREFOOT wINE ANd THE SuRFRIdER FOuNdATION INVITE YOu TO TAkE PART IN A BEACH ClEANuP. This event is to keep Juanita Bay barefoot friendly. Come lend a hand (or foot) at the beach and then celebrate with us! Beach cleanup 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Juanita Beach Park, celebration noon – 2 p.m. Juanita Pub 9736 NE 120th Pl. kirkland, wA Please RSVP to agriffiths@hunterpr.com must be 21+ to attend celebration. SEATTlE PEACE CNCERTS. Free public concert. Music from noon to 6 p.m. Stage located on the waterfront near restrooms. Thursday July 17 EdMONdS ART wAlk AT GAllERY NORTH. Visitor’s to the gallery enjoy a new exhibition out every month, including painting, photography, sculpture, pottery and much more. 5 – 8 p.m. Gallery North (New location) 401 Main St. Edmonds. July 9, 2014 The Portland and Seattle Skanner Page 5
